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ForkLog 8 19.03.2021

Former Uber executive to spearhead Ripple’s expansion in Asia

Former Uber top executive Brooks Entwistle has taken the role of managing director for Southeast Asia at Ripple as the XRP issuer expands its customer base in the region.

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ForkLog 14 15.03.2021

Hong Kong’s first regulated crypto exchange, OSL, launches cryptocurrency trading

On Monday, March 15, the institutionally oriented cryptocurrency platform OSL carried out the first real-time trades of digital assets.

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ForkLog 24 05.03.2021

Brad Garlinghouse: SEC lawsuit did not harm Ripple’s business in Asia

Ripple reported no impact on its Asia-Pacific business from the SEC lawsuit, Brad Garlinghouse, the company's CEO, told Reuters.

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ForkLog 9 20.01.2021

Messari: Asia remains the epicentre of cryptocurrency market activity

Asia accounts for 43% of global crypto transactions, 70% of Bitcoin hash rate, and six of the ten unicorns, according to Messari's review.

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ForkLog 16 13.01.2021

Fidelity Invested $6.7 Million in Operator of Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchange OSL

Fidelity Investments’ digital-asset division has increased its investment in BC Technology Group, operator of the institutional digital-asset platform OSL. The article appears in Business Times.

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ForkLog 10 29.10.2020

Fidelity Digital Assets Begins Expansion in Asia

The Fidelity Investments unit focused on digital assets announced a partnership with the Singapore-based Stack Funds. The agreement entails providing custody services to Stack Funds' clients among family offices and high-net-worth individuals, Bloomberg reports.

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ForkLog 7 08.10.2020

Crypto exchange Gemini hires former Morgan Stanley executive director

The Winklevoss-founded cryptocurrency exchange Gemini announced the appointment of Andy Meehan as Chief Compliance Officer for the Asia-Pacific region.

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ForkLog 155 23.03.2019

A Fresh Start for Crypto Startups at Blockshow Asia 2019

There have been many sectors in which startups have battled to the top but finance is not one of them. A large number are capturing some fractional market share but there is no hope for any to see the equivalent success the likes of Amazon or Uber have seen in logistics or transportation. Many of […]

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ForkLog 162 02.03.2019

Establishing a Trustworthy Environment: Blockshow Opens Pre-Registration

As blockchain technology celebrates its tenth year, it is clear the ecosystem has evolved significantly. Nefarious activity has long tarnished the sector, from those who favored bitcoin’s anonymity in illicit online marketplaces through to high-profile thefts from exchanges. What we began to see in recent years, however, is a new, pragmatic approach to these issues, […]

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ForkLog 271 28.01.2019

Singapore to Host Blockchain Life 2019, a Global Forum for Crypto Investors and Experts

On April 23-24 world blockchain and cryptocurrency industry experts meet in Singapore at Blockchain Life 2019, the 3rd edition of a major crypto forum. More than 5000 participants from 70 countries are going to visit this biggest international industry event.

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ForkLog 373 17.12.2018

Sky Is No Limit – Blockstream Bitcoin Satellite Service Boosted With Lightning Network Payments

Blockchain technology firm Blockstream has expanded its Bitcoin satellite service to the Asia-Pacific region. The company also added support for Lightning Network transactions, which will allow users to pay for its service using the second layer scaling solution as soon as in January 2019.

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ForkLog 297 16.11.2018

No Cash, No Pain: What if You Woke Up to No Paper Money?

In an paperless money environment, people would find several ways to thrive

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